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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - City Council - 1977 - 05/05 - RegularREGULAR SESSION May 5, 1977 The meeting was called to order by the City Secretary, in the absence of the Mayor, and the oath of office was given to the incumbent council member M.B. Pierson. Present: Councilpersons: H.C. Brooks, Eileen Tollett, Joe Farmer, Mickey Pierson, and Charles Chandler A Motion was made by Farmer and Second by Chandler to elect Mickey Pierson Mayor ProTem. Motion carried unanamously. After the reading of the minutes, a request was made that they be amended to reflect that the Mayor had promised the group for the housing, that they would be first on the agenda and that they would have an executive session at 6:00 P.M. Mr. Pierson explained that our attorney was contacted and that the matters to be discussed could not be discussed in executive session and should be taken up in regular meeting. Motion Farmer second Tollett to amend the minutes. Motion carried 4 For 0 Against. Motion Brooks Second Farmer to approve the minutes as corrected. Motion carried 4 For 0 Against. The request for a zoning change on property at Boyd and Allen Drive, from R-16 to LR was approved by a motion from Brooks Second Chandler. Carried 4 For 0 Against. cn,tl �-al4 Roger Power introduced Sam Wyse, the City Planning Consultant, who gave a progress report on the land use study, as the first year contract with the State Dept. of Community Affairs is coming to an end. He advised that the application for the second year funding is being completed, which Will focus on zoning ordinances and sub division control ordinances. Mr. Wyse presented his study of population projection, housing and environment which will all work together for the future development of Allen to the year 2000. His study shows that by the permits issued, we are where Piano was in 1967 and that our population in the Allen City Limits is 5061. He emphasized that we should plan now and program the improvements when needed. Bill Day, of the Parks and Recreation Sub Committee requested that they be able to come before the council and present their proposal regarding their portion of the study, which will furnish the guidelines toward building the Park & Recreation program to what it should be. Mr. Farmer requested a synopsis of their presentation beforehand. Various homeowners presented their housing construction problems, with the major complaints being against their builders and what some felt was lack of code enforcement. Mr. Seglem stated that his house was built on the wrong lot and that he had only 7' on 1 side and 5' on the other. He was advised that deed restrictions are out of the hands of the city's governing body; however, we are to confer with our attorney as to where we stand with our ordinance, as to over building a lot, without exception. Most of the other homeowners had the same builder, with a variety of problems, from no clean outs, no air flow from beating,broken lights, no air flow from heating, cook stove not hooked up, to lights blinking off and on. Joe Bishop, a local electrician 'brought it to the attention of the council, that some of the electrical problems could not have been readily noticeable, unless the building inspector had gone thru the insulation in the attic, and that no other inspector would find it either. He said Allen City Council - Regular Session May 5, 1977 Page 2 that if substandard work does occur it is coveredup between the electrical rough inspection and the electrical final, the inspection which allows for the power to be turned on. The council advised that we would get a copy of Plano's sub contractors ordinance and consider licensing them; however, they felt that the builder was still accountable for all the problems that had occured. Mr. R.P. Cain spoke very favorably for our inspector, as he had worked with him for several years, in Allen and other towns, and felt that he knew what he was doing and was stricter than the inspectors in other towns. Pete Yurgenson, as a committe of 1, of the Volunteer Water Study Committee, asked to speak concerning the anomalies of the 8 month financial and budget report. He advised the council that the city was negligent in their operations and not running its business as it should and not as the council is paid to do. Mr. Pierson advised him that all of the Volunteer Water Committee would be notifed by us, and they as a committee would be heard on May 19. Motion by Tollett Second Brooks to pay bills. Motion carried 4 For 0 Against. Police Chief Hancock presented his request to initiate a lease purchase agreement for a radar unit, wtich would be received during this fiscal year. but the lease naynenls probably r -t begin u -,til the next fiscal year. Motion Farmer Second Brooks to allow him to do so. Motion carried L For 0 Against. Wendell Housley, C'.-.,il Defense Director, requested that he be a" m ed to attend the Civil Prepardness School in Austin, the week of May 16. Motion Chandler, Second Brooks to cover all expenses not covered by the Civil Defense. Motion carried 4 For 0 Against. They also allowed Bob Acker, Fire Marshall, to attend the Fire Marshall's of Texas meeting, at an expense of $20.00 Tbuasday, May 12, was set as a Budget Work Shop for hearing budget requests of the Police and Fire Marshall. Motion Brooks Second Chandler to adjourn. Motion carried 4 For 0 Against. These minutes read and approved on this the /�! day of 1977. r '_ G Frank Bugger, May&/j--- j/— "-A „ Juanelle Cooksey, City #ec.